Delegated Network Data Exchange via Portable Proxy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Devices connected to data capped networks face limitations in internet data exchanges, leading to overages, manual intervention, and inefficiencies in managing downloads, as they must use limited internet data plans, which can result in costly penalties or require users to upgrade their plans or manually manage data transfers.
Innovation Solution
A method where a requesting device delegates a data exchange to a portable device that can connect to a different network, allowing the portable device to download data on behalf of the requesting device and then transmit it back when reconnecting to the data capped network, thereby avoiding internet data limits and minimizing manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a device connected to a data capped network performs internet data exchanges, then the device can access external data, but it incurs data overages and additional costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a portable device as an intermediary that mediates between the data-capped network device and the internet. The portable device receives proxy download requests from the data-capped device, performs the actual data exchanges using its own network connection, and transfers the downloaded data back to the original device through the local network. This intermediary approach allows the data-capped device to access external data without directly consuming its limited data allowance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the data exchange process into distinct phases: (1) the data-capped device sends download requests through the local network, (2) the portable device executes the actual internet data exchanges when connected to networks with higher data allowances, and (3) the portable device transfers the downloaded data back to the original device. This segmentation separates the data exchange function from the data consumption, allowing the data-capped device to benefit from external data access without bearing the data cost.
2Ease of operation
If a device manually manages data cap limitations, then it can control data usage, but it requires user intervention and time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the data-capped device to automatically send proxy download requests to the portable device without requiring user intervention. The portable device autonomously receives these requests, manages the download process, and automatically transfers the data back when available. This automated workflow eliminates the need for users to manually track data usage, approve downloads, or coordinate between devices, thereby saving time while maintaining control over data consumption patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the portable device with the capability to act as a proxy downloader. When the data-capped device sends a proxy download request, the portable device is already prepared to receive and execute the download task. This preliminary setup allows the system to respond automatically to data exchange needs without requiring real-time user decisions or manual configuration during the actual download process.
3Reliability
If a stationary device connects to a network with limited operating area, then it maintains stable connection, but it cannot access networks outside its operating area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by using the portable device to perform multiple roles: it serves as a proxy downloader for the data-capped device, acts as a mobile internet access point, and functions as a data transfer bridge between different networks. The portable device's ability to connect to various networks (both the data-capped network and networks with higher data allowances) while maintaining the ability to communicate with the stationary device creates a universal solution that addresses both connection stability and network access flexibility requirements.
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AI summary
A method, a computer program product, and a computer system include a requesting device delegating a delegated device to download data. During a first time when the requesting device and the delegated device are connected to a first network, the method includes receiving a proxy download request from the requesting device. During a second time when the delegated device is connected to a second network, the second time being after the first time, the method includes receiving a download based on the proxy download request via the second network.